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Juventus adds Ekhator to Europa League squad, not Zhegrova

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Juventus adds Ekhator to Europa League squad, not Zhegrova

Summary

Juventus has replaced the injured Manuel Locatelli with Jeff Ekhator in its Europa League squad. Despite Edon Zhegrova's recent good form and availability, Juventus opted for Ekhator based on eligibility rules regarding local club-trained players. Zhegrova remains available for domestic competitions, as his omission from the European roster is tied to squad limitations earlier in the season. The club continues to navigate player injuries while aiming for strong domestic and European performances.

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Status Watch

•Juventus replaces Locatelli with Ekhator for Europa League
•Zhegrova remains ineligible despite recent performances
•Ekhator recently returned from injury, enhancing squad depth
•Zhegrova is available for Serie A matches

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Juventus replaced Locatelli with Ekhator and not Zhegrova on Europa League list

What they're saying

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Edon Zhegrova has been in fine form for Juventus in recent matches, but the attacker will not be added to their Europa League squad despite the club having an opportunity to make a change to their ori...
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